AAPEX (Athletic, Academic, and Personal Excellence) enthusiastically serves Harvard College student-athletes and those who
work with them. Our services include, but are not limited to, consultation/counseling with an academic focus and of course
sport psychology. AAPEX is confidential and free. Using AAPEX carries no stigma, as we are frequented by team
captains, strong athletes seeking an even greater "competitive edge," and coaches who see us as a resource to help their
teams have the best possible seasons.

AAPEX espouses a "whole person" philosophy: We believe that our athletic, academic, personal/private, and
social/interpersonal "selves" are interrelated and often compete for our attention. A picture's worth a thousand words, so
here's the visual:

Fortunately, many of the same skills and techniques are applicable both in the classroom and
wherever you compete (field, ice, pool, track, court, etc.). Thus, at AAPEX, the notion of peak performance — and
our conversations with student-athletes — often transcend the mechanics of one's particular sport.

Here are some concrete areas in which AAPEX helps Harvard student-athletes and those who work with them:

Balancing athletics with schoolwork, sleep, free time, and other important pursuits

Returning to Harvard after a voluntary or involuntary leave of absence

Living with teammates vs. others (blocking decisions, etc.)

Career concerns and post-graduation planning

AAPEX consultants are psychologically informed Harvard academic advisers and counselors who
are certified in sport psychology and have a
demonstrated interest in, and familiarity with, our student-athlete community and the larger Harvard community. We'll meet
with you to discuss whatever's on your mind — whether it's a concern, question, or challenge about your sport or about
something else — with the broader goal of helping you tap your strengths to achieve satisfaction, resolution, greater
understanding, or whatever else you want. And if AAPEX cannot help you directly, then AAPEX can connect you with the
resources on or off Harvard's campus that can best meet your needs.

To learn more, click the links on the left or ask us. We look forward to
hearing from you!

*Although AAPEX does not provide medical care, clinical care, treatment, or mental health services, AAPEX can connect you
with the departments and people at Harvard who can help you (e.g., at Dillion Field House, the MAC, Counseling and
Mental Health Services, and elsewhere at Harvard University Health Services) if any of the following concerns are at hand: